Known as James Bond’s signature drink, we’ve given the martini a modern twist with a fragrant basil-infused syrup. The syrup can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge until you need it. HANDS-ON TIME 5 min | TOTAL TIME 25 min | SERVES 8 INGREDIENTS BASIL SYRUP 1 cup water 1 cup sugar 1 cup basil MARTINI 2 cups gin 1/2 cup dry vermouth 3/4 cup basil syrup Handful fresh basil leaves Strips of fresh lemon zest METHOD BASIL SYRUP ADD water, sugar and basil to a pot over medium heat. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from the heat. Allow…
These flooded Easter biscuits may seem daunting but are a really great way to incorporate some family fun into your kitchen this Easter weekend. Packed into little bags,…
Plum Jam By Karen Hart Karen Hart and Juicy delicious farms take us on taste tantalising journey where we they use the plum in all its glory Makes about 7 jars of 250g each Ingredients 1kg plums, halved and pitted 4¼ cups granulated sugar 1/4 cup lemon juice Method: COMBINE all the ingredients together in a large glass bowl and cover with clingwrap. Leave to stand overnight in a cool place. The following day, prepare the jars first. WASH the jars in warm, soapy water and rinse well. Place the jars in an oven pan, lined with a clean tea towel,…
Get to know Cape Town-born and bred, Danielle Schoeman who is SA’s youngest female Master Distiller. She established Dona Distillery in 2019 with the dream to disrupt the…
With many alcohol-free alternatives to choose from, there should be no excuse for hosts to not cater to non-alcohol drinkers when throwing parties or events. However, just because the drinks are alcohol-free doesn’t mean that it needs to be boring. Here are some creative ways to make easy, non-alcoholic drinks. Musgrave Crafted Spirits who are well-known for disrupting the luxury spirits industry. Just recently they launched INSPIRIT – an aromatic, alcohol-free infusion made with 12 rare botanicals inspired by the ancient spice route of Africa. After many hours of tinkering and experimenting INSPIRIT is as good as the real thing.…
Darren Badenhorst, Callan Austin and Shawn Godfrey will join forces with an exclusive fine dining pop-up called The Chefs’ Collective at Maker’s Landing, V&A Waterfront. 3 nights only;…
MSC: The ocean cookbook 2022 An informative and inspirational second edition of a charitable cookbook written by chefs and Fishers from 18 different countries around the world, who have come together to support sustainable seafood. The Ocean cookbook 2022 is centered around recipes that highlight using sustainable seafood and being more conscious when purchasing seafood that is on the blue list. The recipes featured in this book appeal to the taste of all seafood lovers, with a variety of different flavors and cooking methods that send you on a culinary journey over the world’s majestic oceans. One of the recipes featured is…
My Kitchen Rules South Africa (MKRSA) will be back for a fourth season, and M-Net is looking for the most talented home-cooking pairs to bring the heat! Did…
There’s nothing like splitting open a pomegranate to reveal the glossy red rubies within. For such a stunning fruit, it’s a shame that it often only gets used sprinkled over salads. Here are some ideas to get the most out of pomegranates this season and to make them the star of the show. Deseeding Although convenient, store-bought tubs of arils often become fermented, discoloured and mushy within days. Peeling your own pomegranates is definitely worth the effort and beats paying a premium on the pre-packaged stuff. Flip the pomegranate so the stalk-end is facing down. Score through the pith…
Rocky Road ice cream Try our spin on a classic Rocky Road with just a 2 ingredient Ice cream base ! A delicious, simple and creamy treat ,…